Prawns In Butternut Squash Recipes

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND PRAWN SOUP

Steps:

• The Stock : Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat. When hot, add the prawn shells and leeks and saute until the shells turn pink and the leeks are translucent. Add the thyme, parsley, water and wine and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, pressing down on the prawn shells to extract their flavor. Strain the stock through a fine sieve, again pressing on the prawn shells. Reserve the stock and discard the solids.
• The Soup: In the same saucepan in which you Sauteed the prawns, add the onions and saute until translucent. Add the squash and rosemary, reduce heat to low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Add 5 cups of the stock and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook until the squask is very tender, 1015 minutes. Discard the rosemary. Puree the soup in a food processor or food mill in small batches. Add the remaining 1 cup stock if the soup is you desire a thinner soup. Return the puree to the pan over medium heat.
• Slice the prawns in half lengthwise. Add the prawns to the soup and cook until they turn pink. Transfer prawns to a warm platter and cover. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper and a few dashes of Tabasco.
• To serve: Ladle the soup into shallow soup bowls and set 6 prawns on top of each. Garnish with rosemary

RIGATONI WITH SQUASH AND PRAWNS

Steps:

• Warm 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butternut squash, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Saute until the squash is golden and tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the vegetable stock, bring to a simmer, cover and cook until the squash is very soft, another 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the squash mixture to a blender or food processor and puree.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta.
• Meanwhile, warm the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the prawns with the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper. Add the prawns to the pan and cook until just pink, about 3 minutes.
• In a large pot over low heat combine the cooked pasta, pureed squash mixture, and 3/4 cup milk. Stir to combine. Add the remaining 1/4 cup milk if the sauce needs to be moistened. Add the cooked prawns, basil, and cheese. Stir until warm and serve.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Cut the squash into 1/2-inch pieces and set aside. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium. Add shrimp and cook until opaque throughout, 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate; cover with foil.
• Increase heat to medium-high. Add 1 tablespoon butter, onion, and chopped sage; cook until onion is softened, 8 minutes. Add squash, cayenne, and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until squash is tender, 20 minutes. Season with salt. Transfer half the mixture to a blender. Add sour cream and puree until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids). Return to pot along with shrimp; stir to combine. To serve, divide soup among four bowls; top with fried sage leaves, if desired.